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GY56 VOT

2006 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,734 mi
Last recorded119,734 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 VOT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 119,734 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Aug 2025 114,798 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus both (5.2.3 (m))

general under body rust

Pass 8 May 2024 110,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 109,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 108,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 103,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 101,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 101,740 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 100,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,491 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 240,001 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and rear (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,996 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 89,996 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 84,429 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,993 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both nearside tyres have slight sidewall damage

Fail 18 Nov 2011 57,395 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both nearside tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,596 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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GY56 VOT is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 95,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY56 VOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY56 VOT registered?

GY56 VOT is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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